The new school application is used for founding teams seeking to open a new charter school.
Contact Janet Dinnen (JanetDinnen@csi.state.co.us) for more information.
New School Application Timelines
Prospective applicants should attend a CSI orientation prior to submitting a Letter of Intent.
| Key Process Steps | Fall 2020 Cycle | Spring 2021 Cycle |
| Letter of Intent Due | July 10, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Application Due | Aug 3, 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Applicant to Host Geographic Meeting | Aug-Sep 2020 | Apr-May 2021 |
| Applicant Presentation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee | Sep 8, 2020 | May 11, 2021 |
| Applicant Interview with CSI Review Team | Aug-Sep 2020 | Apr-May 2021 |
| CSI Staff Recommendation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee | Oct 20, 2020 | June 8, 2021 |
| CSI Board Vote (at CSI Board’s Colorado Springs Regional Meeting) | Oct 27, 2020 | June 15, 2021 |
*The current applicant requested and was granted a timeline waiver. The updated application timeline includes Application due December 7; Applicant Presentation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee on January 12; Applicant Interview with CSI Review Team the week of January 18; CSI Staff Recommendation to CSI Board’s Performance Management Committee on February 9; and CSI Board Vote on February 16.